Pandemic exacerbates crisis levels for Maine's group homes
Providers say state state aid hasn't sufficiently addressed the funding, reimbursement and workforce issues that existed even before COVID-19.
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Providers say state state aid hasn't sufficiently addressed the funding, reimbursement and workforce issues that existed even before COVID-19.
Increased reimbursements to pay direct-care workers didn't arrive as expected, causing some homes to close, although the Mills administration says a fix is in the works.
A shortage of workers along with persistent funding concerns prompted John F. Murphy Homes, which has been running the farm, to close up shop.
A shortage of workers along with persistent funding concerns prompted John F. Murphy Homes, which has been running the farm, to close up shop.
Health professionals say staffing shortages are the worst they have ever seen, and the risk of influenza outbreaks makes a terrible situation worse.